New Amish Romance Series!

At age twenty-six, most people consider Rhoda Hilty an established spinster. The label never bothered Rhoda much--until Aaron Raber comes to town. When he approaches her to rent her beehives for his struggling orchard, Rhoda’s world turns upside down. Against her will, she finds herself drawn to this handsome Amish man. But how can she be interested in him when she’s so busy caring for her aging senile mother? Or when she’s struggling to make ends meet on her deceased father’s farm? Or when her sister’s emotional balance is about to give way? Besides … Aaron’s interest in her is strictly business. Isn’t it?

Faith Baldwin’s birth mother is Amish and lives somewhere in Indiana. That’s all Faith knows, but she’s determined to find her. Pretending she’s simply a tourist, she digs around searching for clues. During her search, she becomes enchanted with the Amish. For the first time, Faith feels that the missing piece of her heart might be found. But then her boyfriend shows up; every lead goes dead; and the one old woman who might have answers for her won’t talk.​Over the years, Nancy Hershberger’s secret is slowly strangling her. How long can she keep the truth from her husband? And how long can she hide her tears and her deep regret?

Faith and her birth mother begin a written correspondence that brings them both blissful joy. However, all is not well. Nancy’s husband discovers her secret child, and his anger and sense of betrayal build an insurmountable wall between them. And if the truth is made public, how could Nancy explain a grown daughter to her children or her community?

Faith harbors their correspondence, neglecting to tell her boyfriend or her best friend. Her relationships crumble as it all comes to light. Faith thought writing her birth mother would be enough, but she is wrong. What she really wants, what she desperately yearns for, is to meet her mother face to face.

Faith Baldwin has her wish. At long last, she is sitting face-to-face with her birth mother. Now, Faith can learn the truth about the young Amish girl who gave birth to her. As Faith struggles to fit in with her new Amish family, the hole in her heart begins to heal. But she yearns to truly belong, to truly be Amish. But that would mean letting go of Seth, her steadfast, loving boyfriend. It would mean closing down everything about her former life. It would mean starting over. Is she truly willing to do that? Can she give it all up? Can she really say good-bye to Seth?

Mellie Fisher is in love with her sister’s beau. Striving to keep it a secret, she suffers in silence. When her sister makes a rash decision, Mellie prays that her chance with the handsome, kind Caleb Glick has finally come. But with her brother’s family moving into their already crowded house, and her mother’s illness creating chaos, Mellie worries that she will never have a chance at love. Will she forever be known as the single Amish girl who bakes sweets? Or is there something more for her?

Beth Fisherspurns her steady beauto follow her dream of teaching. Leaving her family behind, she travels to Meadow Lark to become their new teacher. When school begins, it’s as wonderful as she expected. What she doesn’t expect, however, is to meet Timothy Plank, a widower with three children. She refuses to hear her heart where Timothy is concerned, and she rejects his love for her. But is teaching truly enough to fulfill her forever? Is she willing to give it up to find love? Or is she too late?

Mellie Fisher is weary of pining over her sister’s former beau. How long must she wait for his affection? Despairing, she agrees to be courted by Obadiah Westman. But things don’t go as planned, and she quickly regrets her decision. Her mother’s catastrophic fall, a disaster at her Sweet Shop, and her sister-in-law’s accident all conspire to derail Mellie’s happiness and plans for the future. How can life ever be good again? And will she ever gain Caleb’s love?

Still reeling from her husband’s death, Naomi Byler struggles to support herself and her two children. A chance meeting with a handsome Englischergives her the opportunity to open a Bed and Breakfast. Plunging ahead, Naomi meets resistance from Zachariah King, the young Amish farmer who leases her land. Soon, Naomi finds herself in the midst of conflicting emotions and confusion. Is Zachariah interested in her? Is that why he keeps coming around? And if he is, why doesn’t he say anything? And is the handsome Englischer wanting more than room and board? Are the two men now in competition?

The widow Naomi Byler struggles to forget the handsome Englischer who stayed at her Bed and Breakfast. With time, his effect on her fades, and life resumes. Naomi’s relationship with Zach King grows as Naomi’s grief over her husband’s death heals. But when the Englischer suddenly returns with a gift, disruption reigns. Naomi is thrown into a tailspin, and Zach is at first angry then grows distant. Is Naomi about to lose her hard-won peace? Is she about to enter a place where there’s no hope of forgiveness?

The Englischer is gone. For good, this time. While Naomi mourns his leaving, she hopes that Zach King will now take a stand and declare his feelings for her. But Zach remains painfully quiet. When Naomi’s brother comes to Hollybrook and insists that she and her children move back to Pennsylvania with him, she panics. Not wanting to leave her Bed and Breakfast, her friends, or Zach, she makes one final last-ditch effort. But will it have any effect at all? Or will she have to leave everything she’s worked so hardto build?

​Not wanting to burden others, Annie Braus works to maintain a happy spirit and a pleasant attitude. But lurking beneath, she harbors deep sorrow. Wondering if things will ever change, she fights against feelings of anger toward God. As an Amish woman of faith, she must trust God for His timing and His will regarding her family, but it’s getting harder and harder to do. When her sister dives off the deep end during rumspringa and ends up in serious trouble, Annie wonders whether this might be God’s answer for her. Annie’s parents think so. But how can her sister’s mistake become Annie’s blessing? And will Annie’s husband go along with her father’s daring plan?

Refusing to give in to her father’s plan, Sarah Clapper plots her escape. Her Englisch boyfriend joins her, whisking her away from her cousin’s Amish home. Sarah thought marriage would solve her problem, but it only makes things worse. She is stunned to find herself yearning for home. Her Amish home. But certain things in life that cannot be reversed.Has Sarah trapped herself? Is there any way for her to get out of the mess she’s made?

﻿​Annie Braus goes numb with relief when her pregnant runaway sister returns. But when Sarah reveals that she secretly married an Englisch boy, Annie fears the worst. Now how can she and Amos claim Sarah’s baby as their own? And if Sarah is married, then where is her husband? Annie struggles to take care of her sister, through a harrowing late-night scare, an unwelcome visitor, and a shocking revelation of her own. Join Annie in this concluding story of love, redemption, and yearning.

﻿﻿After a full year of professing his love, Ezra Ebersol dumps Sadie right before their wedding. Immediately, he becomes engaged to another girl. Sadie’s heart is broken, and she reels with her pain and confusion for weeks. Hiding out, she encounters a stranger. Not in the mood for anyone’s company, she evades him. But newcomer Joshua Graber isn’t so easily dissuaded. When Sadie discovers the real reason for her broken relationship with Ezra, her eyes are opened. Was Joshua sent to help heal her broken heart? Or is he just another person who can’t be trusted?

During rumspringa, Marian Yoder befriends an Englisch girl—never dreaming it will lead her to the Internet and a blog of her own. Nor could she imagine her blog would catch the eye of the handsome Englisch guy, Roger Young. Marian finds herself getting sucked further and further into their exciting world. But her mother’s bizarre and frightening behavior brings turmoil and danger. When Amish Thomas Groft turns his eye toward Marian, she’s caught in the middle. Can she reject her newly found freedom and dear new friends? Or is fear for her mother and the interest of Thomas enough to pull her back to the fold? Find out today inThe Amish Blogger!

​﻿Marian Yoder adores Thomas Groft and can’t wait to marry him. But when her mother is admitted to a sanitarium, Marian is forced to become mother to her baby sister. When it becomes doubtful that Mama will ever recover, Marian knows she can’t leave her father or baby sister to marry Thomas. They wouldn’t survive without her. Struggling against feelings of resentment and entrapment, Marian clings to her God. When she learns her mother has run away, her faith is tested to the near breaking point. Can her mother be found and brought home safely? Will there ever be a way for Marian to marry Thomas?

How do you forgive someone who treats you so badly? Especially when you’ve done nothing to deserve it?

Marian marries her sweetheart and dreams of a loving future with her new family. But reality steps in quickly to destroy her vision. Her mother-in-law’s harsh resentment threatens to poison the very love Marian holds for her new husband. But Marian perseveres, striving to be worthy of her role as wife. When she discovers the shocking reason behind her mother-in-law’s nasty treatment, Marian is horrified. But she continues to rally, ever determined to earn her place. When tragedy strikes, the whole family is plunged into fear and turmoil. Marian has the chance to save the day, but will it do any good?

Secret meetings behind closed doors. Furtive looks. Strange, unexplained behavior. What is John Beiler involved in? Josie is desperate to find out, but her beau remains stubbornly silent. Does it have anything to do with Amanda Crabill and her son? And why are they always sneaking around the schoolhouse where John teaches?

This latest Hollybrook Amish Romance short story takes the reader into a mysterious promise and frantic retaliation. Will Josie and John’s love survive? Will John’s baby be all right? Find out today in A Desperate Act!

Grief-stricken, widower John Beiler feels desperate to escape the memories of his past. He accepts the position of schoolteacher in Hollybrook, never expecting to encounter someone like the spunky Josie Bontrager. But when he puts Josie in charge of caring for his infant daughter, he finds himself pulled under her spell. But how can he risk loving again? And how can he betray the love for his first wife by falling for another?

Who is this stranger? And does he have the legal right to take her away as he claims? Sally knows her Amish relatives will never fight a legal battle over her. How can she convince the stranger to let her go? And how will she ever get back to Zeke?

He’s gone! Grief-stricken 14-year-old Jack runs away into the night, and Mary knows it’s her fault. She grabs a bike and rushes after him, only to be caught in a freak ice storm. Josiah—whom Mary secretly loves—rescues her in his buggy and together they go after Jack. As the storm worsens, they are forced to take refuge in a deserted barn. Caught in a cocoon of cold and desperation, will Mary admit her feelings for Josiah? Will Josiah confirm Mary’s suspicions that it’s really her sister that he loves?

Living with her Amish relatives, Sally feels the pull of God and considers joining the church. But after visiting her runaway brother, she realizes the futility of the idea. Her brother needs her. Doesn’t she have a responsibility to him?

But leaving the Amish would also mean leaving Zeke. Can she ignore her feelings for Zeke and turn her back on her dreams? And all for a brother who doesn’t want her around?

Hope’s heart soars when Abram finally declares his intentions. The future stretches before her as a beautiful promise—until disaster strikes. Mysterious family members force Hope to leave her cherished community and her true love.When a ill-fated accident befalls Abram, Hope’s dreams for the future collapse.

The THIRD Story is Now Ready for You!Hope is thrilled to finally be returning home. Now, she and Abram can be published and married during their community's traditional wedding season.

But Abram has changed his mind about the wedding, and his firm rejection of their plans sends Hope into a tail spin. On top of Abram's refusal, Hope struggles to help her hurting cousins adjust to their new life with the Amish.

Will Abram change his mind? Will Hope's dream of being Abram's bride dissolve into nothing? Find out in Amish Days: Abram's Bride.

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Following her mother's death, Tiffany's missing father reappears intending to take control of both her and her brother. Tough and rebellious, Tiffany doesn't take kindly to meddling jerks and insists that neither she nor her little brother needs help, especially from the likes of him.

Tiffany plots her escape, but her plans become tangled when Jason, a new student whose past is shrouded in rumors, moves to Ocean Mist. Despite her intention to remain aloof, Tiffany falls for him and is driven to discover his secret.